Day 9: Breaking Through Barriers - How Rise Pediatric Therapy Transforms Lives from the Inside Out

Have you ever watched your child struggle with eating, speaking, or daily tasks and felt completely helpless? You're not alone. Today, we're diving deep into the world of pediatric therapy with Rachel Hemer, owner of Rise Pediatric Therapy, who's revolutionizing how we approach children's developmental challenges.

The Heart Behind Rise Pediatric Therapy

Rachel Hemer (LinkedIn) isn't just another therapist - she's a catalyst for transformation. During our Power Hour conversation (watch full episode here), Rachel shared heart-touching stories that illuminate the profound impact of early intervention.

Success Story: Beyond the Feeding Tube

One story particularly stands out: a child dependent on feeding tubes who, through dedicated therapy, gained the ability to eat normally. "When they came to us, they were eating primarily and drinking through a feeding tube," Rachel explains. The transformation wasn't just physical - it reshaped entire family dynamics, allowing them to "share mealtime without stress."

Understanding the Three Pillars of Pediatric Therapy

At Rise Pediatric Therapy (Facebook), they offer three core services that work together to support your child's development:

1. Speech Therapy: More than just pronunciation, this addresses comprehensive communication skills

2. Occupational Therapy: Focuses on life skills through play and structured activities

3. Feeding Therapy: Helps children overcome eating challenges and develop healthy relationships with food

The Wake-Up Call: When Should You Seek Help?

Here's what most parents don't realize - waiting too long can make the journey harder. Rachel emphasizes several key indicators that it's time to seek support:

• Speech isn't clearly understood by ages 2-3

• Incomplete sentences by ages 3-4

• Unusual play patterns

• Feeding difficulties

• Daily routine challenges

Breaking Down Barriers: The Evaluation Process

Forget everything you know about clinical evaluations. Rise Pediatric Therapy (Instagram) has revolutionized the process. "We take you as you come," Rachel assures. Their one-hour evaluations are:

• Play-based

• Child-paced

• Family-friendly

• Stress-free

The Rise Difference: Creating a Home Away from Home

What sets Rise apart? Their approach goes beyond traditional therapy. They understand that transformation happens in an environment of trust and comfort. For inspiration and resources, check out their Pinterest board.

Building Trust Through Play

"Every day is different," Rachel shares. "Every day just fills your heart working with kids and being able to be the person that helps them move forward with their development is just a really special role to have."

Your Next Steps

If you're feeling that parental intuition nudging you to seek help, here's your action plan:

1. Trust your gut - "Your intuition is usually right"

2. Reach out through their website

3. Schedule a consultation

4. Begin your child's journey to success

The Takeaway: You're Not in This Alone

Remember, seeking help isn't a sign of failure - it's a step toward empowering your child's future. As Rachel puts it, "We're here and we're eager to help and we'd love to be a part of your child's development."

Want to learn more about supporting your child's development journey? Join us tomorrow for Day 10 of our Twelve Days of Giving series, where we'll explore another aspect of building stronger families and communities.

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